Frances (Strauss) Bagoon passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Wednesday, September 20. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Minnie and Louis Strauss. She was married to the late Robert Bagoon from 1943 until his death in 1997. A longtime resident of Livingston, NJ, and, for the past ten years, of Bethlehem, PA, she and her husband were founding members of Temple Beth Shalom. A loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, Frances is survived by her daughter, Geri Cohen and her husband, Leighton; son Larry and his wife, Lucy; and son Paul and his wife, Frances. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was predeceased by her brother, Jack. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camp Happy Times, c/o The Valerie Fund, 2101 Millburn Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040.
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